Metrology is the scientific study associated with measurement and its uses in scientific fields, industries, innovation, trading, etc. World Metrology Day is celebrated every year on May 20 across the world. This day signifies the need for accurate measurement units and the contribution of every individual in metrology organisations & institutes. The theme of the World Metrology Day 2022 event is ‘Metrology in the Digital Era.’
Some Highlights of World Metrology Day
- World Metrology Day was established at the 21st General Conference on Weights (CGPM) in October 1999. In the conference meeting, May 20 is chosen for celebrating the annual metrology day.
- Annual metrology day celebrated on May 20 was selected to mark the signing of the Treaty of the Metre or Metre Convention on the same date in 1875.
- World Metrology Day is organised every year across the world as a joint effort of the International Bureau of Weights & Measures (BIPM) and the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML). National metrology organisations also participate.
- More than 80 countries participated in 'World Metrology Day 2022' organized to underscore the essence of weight and measurements in our day to day lives.
- The Theme of World Metrology Day 2022 was ‘Metrology in the Digital Era'. The theme is selected with a perspective to reflect the transformation brought by digitalization is revolutionising the social community.
- International commendations to create unified measurement standards in fields like global trade are offered by the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML).
- Metrology is the scientific study of weight and measurement which is necessary to avoid inaccurate calculations. Mythologists are continuously researching in developing new techniques, procedures and instruments to guarantee greater accuracy in measurements and at higher speed.
- Metrology plays a significant role in scientific discovery and innovation in various fields, including industrial trade, manufacturing, and environmental study.
- The international treaty also known as the Metre Convention is devoted to creating a global standardization on units of measurement.
- The signing of the Metre Convention led to the establishment of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM). BIPM is an intergovernmental organisation consisting of 59 member states. The BIPM enforces the target set forth by the Metre Convention
History and significance of World Metrology Day
World Metrology Day was established at the 21st General Conference on Weights and Measurement in October 1999. May 20 was chosen as the day to celebrate Metrology day because this day marks the signing of the Metre Convention on May 20, 1875. The day is considered to be the initiation of the formal international collaboration. On the Metre convention meet, 17 nations signed the treaty namely the US, Portugal, France, Venezuela, Germany, Italy, Russia, Austria-Hungary, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Brazil, Argentina, Belgium, Peru, Norway and the then Ottoman Empire.
The treaty played a vital role in building a global standard and uniformity in the measurement units. It also led to the formation of the BIPM, which includes 59-member intergovernmental organisations, and the International Bureau of Weights and Measures.
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